Sense of Place Series: Indigenous Perspectives on Earth and Sky: Chad Kālepa Baybayan
This educational webinar features Pwo navigator Kālepa Baybayan discussing the indigenous art of non-instrument Oceanic Wayfinding. The post Sense of Place Series: Indigenous Perspectives on Earth and Sky: Chad Kālepa Baybayan appeared first on NASA Science .
NASA's "Sense of Place" series highlights the Indigenous perspective on Earth and sky with a focus on Chad Kālepa Baybayan, a Pwo navigator. In this educational webinar, Baybayan shares his expertise on the traditional art of non-instrument Oceanic Wayfinding. This resource allows teachers to bridge cultural heritage with astronomy and navigation concepts in high school classrooms.
The video demonstrates how early navigators utilized sky observations to traverse oceans without relying on modern tools, providing an engaging learning experience for students. The resource is available on NASA's website and can be accessed here.
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